The Stuff of Genius - The Pop-up Toaster

Although toast itself dates back into prehistory, the toaster is a very recent -- and convenient -- invention. Learn how Charles Strite's Stuff of Genius became a fixture of the modern kitchen in this episode.

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[itzblakreign]

Below me is a fag

[avlisk]

Hey, I feel like I'm part of history, as I remember from when I was a kid, we had a toaster that did one side at a time. The side opened like a glove box in your car. You put the toast on the opened door and closed it. When you thought that side was done, you flipped open the side. The toast , using gravity, slid down the door, automatically exposing the other side to the heat coils when the door was closed. Next time, I'll tell you about typewriter ribbons and carriage return. Damn, I'm old!

[kelvinchewjw]

I had 0:36 as a wallpaper =P

[TKProduction74]

The toaster is certainly something that makes breakfast easier!

[xWorIdAtWarx]

@avlisk Old and a fag.

[2013skywalker]

you should take that vaccine your self and give it to your children

[FUCKYOURNAME23]

He inspired the "Nintoaster" and Homer Jay Simpson developed a time machine out of a Toaster!

[AirsoftShenanigans]

I want to break into somebodies house and supercharge their toaster so the bread come flying out.

[digitalbeat]

This is better than the conspiracy videos with psychopath monotonic voice.

[RyuOhisama]

All toasters, toast toast!

Or is it the bagle?

[noodlesmealey]

hey dont look up my dress,no pop tarts for you!

[austinwang302]

thumbs up if u want me to be the fag